(cont.) The rising number of vegetable gardens in Kat’s neighbourhood points to a trend in our region: an increasing appetite for good, fresh, local food and drink. It seems that our agricultural heritage, paired with a global awareness for sustainable food practices, is informing and inspiring a new food culture, helping to diversify our local economy, and spurring tourism.
Meanwhile, Community Supported Agriculture programs offered by Wild Rose Organics in Moose Creek and Pitt Street Gardens in Cornwall are thriving, and pick-your-own farms and orchards are offering more varieties of berries, apples, and pumpkins than ever before. In Chesterville, the treasured market recently rebranded itself as the Waterfront Market, capitalizing on its location, and is enjoying fresh energy and ideas from new organizers. In Cornwall, the Kinsmen Farmers’ Market recently opened its third year of operation with close to 35 vendors—about a 15% increase since it first started. As for libations, there’s progress there, too. New this year, we have Wood Brothers Brewing in Glen Robertson, Stonehouse Vineyards in Alexandria, and the Upper Canada Cidery Co. in Glen Walter. Also of interest: the harvest festivals being held by Stonehouse and Mountain’s Smokie Ridge Vineyard, when visitors are invited to help harvest grapes that are used for wine production. “Harvest the Hops” is a similar idea, hosted by Old 4th Hop Yard in Williamstown in partnership with Beau’s Brewing from Vankleek Hill. There’s no doubt that we’re returning to our roots and really digging our region’s food and drink. Isn’t that tasty? 4
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With podcasting’s popularity on the rise, it’s exciting to listen to Eastern Ontario’s experts share their insights and expertise. —Kelly Bergeron
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In Cornwall, the Edible Cities project will launch this summer with the planting of food-producing plants around the bandshell in Lamoureux Park. The project is one of the first examples in Ontario where a municipality has not only approved the project, but also provided a centralized space and resources. (Often, municipalities relegate similar projects to less desirable locations.) In Akwesasne, the Mohawk Council put forward an ambitious proposal for the Smart Cities Challenge—a top 5 finalist in their category— that included building “smart” greenhouses, one in each district, to help address food sustainability, support healthier diets, and revive community traditions.
J U S T P R E S S P L AY
MINDFUL STRENGTH
Williamstown’s resident yoga master, Kathryn Bruni Young, started her practice as a teen. After developing body pain in her early twenties, she focused on better understanding her own strength. Kathryn’s journey resulted in a weekly podcast designed for anyone who wants to learn how mental, spiritual, and physical strength can positively impact their life and includes interviews with physiotherapists, yoga teachers and researchers across the planet. Find Mindful Strength on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher.
WR E S TLI N G 6:13
This wrestling podcast is hosted by Cornwall natives and longtime friends “Marky Marc” (Marc Thompson) and “The Smark” (Adam Gibeau). Wrestling 6:13 features mainstream and local wrestling shows, and provides spirited opinions on where the matches are heading. The podcasters partner with Seaway Valley Wrestling as the exclusive media source for breaking news, interviews, and are featured commentators for these live, action-packed events. Check out this ’cast on Apple Podcasts.
SMALL BUSINESS BOSS
Produced by South Mountain resident Maggie Patterson, Small Business Boss is celebrating its five-year anniversary. Maggie spent her 20+ year career in various marketing roles and eventually founded Scoop Industries. She has created an informative and energetic podcast to explore the process of finding, booking and serving clients, while exploring other entrepreneurial challenges. Tune into Small Business Boss on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Google Play, and Spotify.
